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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 320.96 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 320.96 and 134.31 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 320.96 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/320.96 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 320.96 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 43,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,109.68/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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